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Reclaiming Beauty~ Using Old Architectural Elements

On a recent trip to one of my favorite antique haunts, I found a treasure trove of old chippy dirty underloved shutters. What a goldmine!

Don't you love the huge visual punch architectural elements makes?

I brought ONE home on Saturday... and went back for it's twin today (the good looking one on the left in the picture above). It will hang on the opposing wall in my kitchen eating area. The new Belgium linen curtains will go up as soon as my contractor is done... in about 4 weeks. I'm also on the lookout for an old bench (sorta frenchy) with a rush seat for under the window.

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This is all part of my kitchen/eating area makeover. While the kitchen is in an upheaval I'll be enjoying the new pretty shutters... chips, dirt, rust and all! Who knew grunge could be so pleasing?

I just wish these shutters could talk... what a tale they probably could tell!

I am thrilled to be joining my friend Kim at Savy Southern Style for WOW US WEDNESDAY!

Yvonne,The shutters are wonderful! Right now we have a couple of old cabinet doors about that size propped up on each side of a corner of the dining room.My dream? Finding a wonderful old corbel to hang and use as a shelf.

hello Yvonne,thanks for visiting me today - always love finding a new blog (like a need some more distraction!!!)Great shutters...I often photograph the shutters when on holiday in france - should upload my collection of photos one day (like I need to add to the job list!!!)will be back for the reveal...fee x

Grunge... How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. What a selection of old chippy shutters!!!I think my heart just fluttered.I do wish I knew the stories behind old things... Makes me smile just thinking about it.

Love Carissa

Thank you so much for stopping by and your sweet comments about my Anna.

Hi Yvonne, It is amazing how more and more people are going to the vintage look when they remodel. They have even come out with mouldings to look old fashion that you don't have to assemble. All you have to do is put it up. Amazing. I have been watching your remodel even though I haven't left a comment. I am waiting to see the finished result. Take Care. A Missouri Friend.

I am looking forward to seeing your completed kitchen Yvonne. Those shutters add just the perfect pop against yours walls, and the patina just can't be duplicated! Hope you will share the "whole" when completed. I know it will be lovely.Happy SpringSue

These are just gorgeous Yvonne! The patina is amazing, can't wait to see your Kitchen, and thank you for the comment on my project, it's funny, my brother mentioned he's thrown out so many of those popcorn tins over the years, xoxo tami

Yvonne,Your shutter, chips, durt and rust are adorable, darling! Oh, I can hardly wait for your new kitchen reveal. Was that a glimpse of new cabinetry I saw on the left of my screen? I'm sure you're ready to be through with all of the ongoing construction, as well. Keep us updated!Fondly,Pat

There is something about old shutters that pulls at all of us. I have some too that came off of our house. Trying to decide what to do with them so that they can get the recognition they deserve. I hope you find that bench Yvonne.

Yvonne,Your treasures are just that 'treasures' I love old doors and shutters...they can actually make a room a magnificent room! I have 2 old doors in upstate ny in the Lake George region that I bought last year and have yet to pick up..they close for the winer season. I sure hope they are still there this summer so I can bring them back to NJ. Thanks for reminding me with this lovely post of yours!Wishing you a glorious day!xxBunny

I was just looking at some shutters at a Habitat resale shop but I can tell you they did not have anywhere near the character that yours have Yvonne. I can't wait to see the finished kitchen, these are truly a treasure.